Cowboys vs Panthers Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 17, 2026
Last updated: Jun 27, 2026, 7:30AM | Published: Jun 22, 2026, 2:05AM
The Cowboys will take on the favoured Panthers in NRL Round 17 action at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday, beginning at 5:30pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Cowboys vs Panthers game, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's North Queensland vs Penrith NRL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Panthers an 84% chance of beating the Cowboys in Round 17 of the 2026 NRL season.
Cowboys vs Panthers: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at Queensland Country Bank Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cowboys $3.85, Panthers $1.27
- Line: Cowboys +12.5 ($1.91), Panthers -12.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 50.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Cowboys at $3.85 and the Panthers at $1.27.
The Cowboys are listed as 12.5-point underdogs against the Panthers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Panthers (-12.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 50.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Panthers (-12.5) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 50.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 57% of the time.
Cowboys vs Panthers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Panthers at $1.27 with Bet365
- Line: Panthers -12.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 50.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Cowboys vs Panthers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cowboys vs Panthers at Queensland Country Bank Stadium this Saturday is the Panthers winning 31-16.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cowboys vs Panthers match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Cowboys vs Panthers: Try Scorers
Are you looking for Cowboys vs Panthers try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Panthers' Thomas Jenkins is the most likely player to score the first try in North Queensland vs Penrith.
Jenkins has a 11.9% chance of scoring the first try at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, while the Panthers star has a 62.6% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for our full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
North Queensland Cowboys
- Braidon Burns: 6.3% probability
- Murray Taulagi: 6.3% probability
- Jeremiah Nanai: 4.6% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 3.8% probability
- Tom Chester: 3.1% probability
Penrith Panthers
- Thomas Jenkins: 11.9% probability
- Brian To'o: 9.0% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 6.1% probability
- Paul Alamoti: 4.7% probability
- Izack Tago: 4.6% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
North Queensland Cowboys
- Murray Taulagi: 40.6% probability
- Braidon Burns: 40.1% probability
- Jeremiah Nanai: 31.6% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 28.0% probability
- Zac Laybutt: 24.1% probability
Penrith Panthers
- Thomas Jenkins: 62.6% probability
- Brian To'o: 54.1% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 39.4% probability
- Paul Alamoti: 33.8% probability
- Nathan Cleary: 33.0% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Cowboys vs Panthers game.
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Cowboys vs Panthers: Essential Details
The NRL Round 17 clash between the Cowboys and Panthers at Queensland Country Bank Stadium is scheduled to commence at 5:30pm AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers
- Date: Saturday 27 June 2026
- Kick-off: 5:30pm AEST
- Location: Queensland Country Bank Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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